Post top closure bracket or cap



T. D. ALISSANDRATOS 3,498,576

POST TOP CLOSUBE BRACKET OR CAP March 3, 1970 Filed Oct. 19, 1967 I m II v FlG .2.

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United States Patent 3,498,576 POST TOP CLOSURE BRACKET OR CAP Taco D.Alissandratos, P.O. Box 606, Tarpon Springs, Fla. 33589 Filed Oct. 19,1967, Ser. No. 676,400 Int. Cl. F16m 13/02; A47g 29/00 US. Cl. 248221 2Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A post handle bracket for use with canholders mounted on the post. The bracket comprises a cap for fitting onand enclosing the usual hollow center of a supporting post. The cap asshown is formed with at least one hook having a perforated ear, to whicha chain may be secured in order to hold captive therewith the cover forthe can as it is supported on the post. In one form of the invention thecap is formed with a pair of hooks, each being provided at one side witha perforated ear. The cars extend in opposite directions to prevent thefouling of the chains.

This invention relates to a handle engaging bracket for use with refusecans such as disclosed in my Patent 3,279,619.

The can supports to Which this invention relates comprises a post whichis inserted into the ground. A support bracket is secured to the post tosupport the bottom of the can a selected distance above the ground and ahandle engaging bracket is secured to the post above the support bracketto which the can handle is engaged to thereby support the can above theground. In use, the cover of the can is removed and material isdeposited for storage in the can and the cover replaced. However, due tocarelessness, accident, or vandalism the covers are not always replacedthereby causing loss or destruction of the covers as well exposing thecontents of the can to invasion of insects as well as exhaust ofobnoxious odors.

It is an object of this invention to provide a safety device which willprevent the can cover from straying.

It is a further object of this invention to produce a safety devicewhich can be economically made and on which cans may safely be mountedin spaced relation to the ground.

In accordance with the instant invention a handle bracket is formed as aclosure cap to fit over the upper post end and is provided with sideopenings to which a can top securing chain is fastened. The bracket ispreferably stamped from sheet metal to provide economy in manufacture.

A complete understanding of the invention can be had by reading thefollowing description in conjunction with the accompanying drawingswherein:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of the invention,

FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of the top closure cap handle bracket ofthis invention,

FIGURE 3 is a top plan view of the top closure bracket,

FIGURE 4 is a side view, partly in section, taken along the line 4-4 ofFIGURE 3,

FIGURE 5 is an end view of the top closure bracket.

With reference to the drawing there is shown in FIG- ice URE 1 apipe-type post P for normal insertion into the ground or for securing tosome other convenient type of support. A supporting trash can bracket Bis adjustably secured on the post by a threaded fastener F in the mannerdisclosed in my above mentioned patent. A handle post top closure capand supporting bracket H is mounted on the end of the post. This bracketcomprises an annular central cap position 2 having formed integraltherewith a pair of up turned hook members 4 and 6. Each hook member ispositioned at opposite ends of a diameter drawn through the center ofthe cap. The books are also provided with ears 8 and 10 which arestamped with the hooks and therefore are in the same plane with thecontiguous arm of the hook and at right angles to the diameter alongwhich the hooks are positioned. The positioning of these perforated earson opposite sides of the diameter keeps the chains separated so thatthey cannot become fouled with each other when not in use as shown inFIGURE 1.

In use, the post P is usually embedded into the ground, the bracket B islocated adjustably on the post and secured in position by the fastenerF, and the combined closure cap and handle bracket H is secured on thetop end of the post. Containers 12 and 14 are seated on the supportbracket B and the handles 16 and 18 of the containers are engaged withthe hooks 4 and 6. Chains 20 and 22 are secured to the hooks by means ofthe openings in the ears and are also secured to the handles 24 and 26of the covers 28 and 30 to hold captive the covers.

While I have illustrated my invention as used with a support for aplurality of trash containers it is clear that the bracket of myinvention can be formed with a single hook and ear arrangement for usewith single containers.

I claim:

1. A combined closure cap and handle bracket for a container supportcomprising an annular cap, a hook integral with the cap, an ear integralwith and extending from and contiguous with the side of the hook, and anopening through the ear, a second book integral with the cap and locatedon the opposite end of a diameter containing said first mentioned hook,an ear integral with and extending from the side of said second hook,and an opening through said second ear, said ears being on the laterallyopposite sides of said diameter and in planes normal to said diameter.

2. A bracket as defined in claim 1 further including a chain secured tothe ear and through the opening.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,837,411 12/1931 Cutter.2,957,187 10/ 1960 Raia. 3,079,119 2/1963 Brooks 248146 3,279,619 10/1966 Alissandratos 211-71 3,295,691 1/ 1967 Bowman 211-71 ROY D.FRAZIER, Primary Examiner J. FRANKLIN FOSS, Assistant Examiner US. Cl.X.R.

